Life is always changing. From one day to the next to the end nothing is every truly the same. Ponies change, places change, traditions change.
Twilight was considered a master and well read on a great many topics of marriage among cultures in the world, but surprisingly her ability to read between the lines is not her specialty.
She was now rushing towards Vinyl and Octavia’s house after a rather extensive game a charades with Vinyl. Apparently, from what she gathered Octavia was in trouble and needed her help. When they arrived they found Octavia on the couch looking over her old picture album. Octavia loved having pictures taken of her time in Ponyville and with her friends.
Octavia looked up after hearing the door open and saw Vinyl leading Princess Twilight Sparkle into their home. Octavia felt her fur stand on end as the Princess entered her view. Feeling embarrassed she was caught unprepared for a royal guest, Octavia quickly scrambled up and bowed to Twilight.
“P-princess! I’m so sorry, I didn’t know you were coming!” Octavia blurted out.
Twilight didn’t bother with formalities, she was never for them as it was, and went to Octavia and sat down beside her and gently lifted her head.
“Don’t worry Octavia, I’m here to help you. Vinyl came to get me she said you were in trouble?”
Octavia pathetically shook her head.
“I-I guess I could use some help. You see,” Octavia paused and sat on her couch again taking Twilight with her while Vinyl got beverages for everypony. “I didn’t know until after I got you letter… how significant bread is to pegasi, but marriage?”
Twilight had a very odd look on her face at this. It was a look Octavia didn’t like in the least. She knew Twilight well enough to know that look she was giving her was her lecture face. It was a wide happy grin, too happy for Octavia’s tastes.
She cringed she a pair of red reading glasses magically appeared on Twilight’s face and the mare sat down beside her. Vinyl by now had returned with some drinks and sat down by the princess, as the alicorn conjured up a blank white board.
I always thnk why should they suddenly bow, but then again maybe they like to be polite.
7552681 It is. In the old days a commoner would always bow to royalty. It's what's considered an unwritten rule when addressing royalty. I's an old tradition that's kept to this day. In japan it's still a common practice to bow to others you meet and elders/peers to show respect towards them. To many not doing so is considered disrespectful.
It most was a European and Asian tradition to bow to royalty and elders.
7553913 I understand both points, but guess you can admit that is seems odd sometimes, maybe because Celesta and Luna or even Twilight are supposed to be friends too, not just important. I guess that points makes it a bit weird, I mean to bow before a friend or someone you knew before.